Ogun State Government has shutdown Perfect Light Nursery and Primary School, Eyinogbe, in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state over the alleged sexual assault against a pupil and operating illegally in the state
The move is part of efforts being taken by government to ensure sanity in the school system in the state
Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Dr. Ronke Soyombo, while visiting the school, expressed disgust at the alleged abuse and the deplorable conditions under which the pupils were learning.
Dr. Soyombo accompanied by a team of Education Officers, assured the community that the present administration in conjunction with Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command had stepped into the matter and would ensure adequate investigation, while legal sanctions would be taken against the perpetrator.
She affirmed the commitment of the government towards providing conducive learning conditions for the betterment of learners in both private and public schools irrespective of their level
She urged parents to take good care of their children making sure they are not exposed to social vices.
The Special Adviser stated that the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology had been working collaboratively with the State Ministry of Health and Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to carry out medical examinations and ensure the well-being of the affected child.
Dr. Soyombo assured the parents that other learners in the community would be enrolled at the nearest public primary school in Igode to continue their education without any hitch, warning perpetrators of evil acts to leave the State because the current administration would not take it easy with them.
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